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I have a Janome 6600 and I love it. I am very happy with the machine. A quilt shop just opened locally and I have a feeling that I will be needing to take my machine to the shop to participate in some of the workshops...but my Janome 6600 is not the easiest to carry around. I am thinking about maybe buying a 2nd machine just for taking on these types instances. I am thinking in the $200 to $300 range, and I would like one to have a carrying case.
Do you guys have any suggestions?
A second machine is a great idea. I use Berninas and bought a 350 as my second machine. I don't know other brands of machines or their prices. I'm sure others will have good suggestions. Good luck! It's really nice that you have a new shop close to you. Have fun taking classes.
Featherweights are terrific portable machines. They have their own case too. It should be pretty easy to find a nice one within your budget.
If you are like me, you have several feet for your 6600. Make a list of features you have to have. I would then go to a Janome dealer and ask what used machines they have, in your price range, that you can use your feet on. the same bobbin also helps. Usually, dealers will provide a limited warranty on used machines.
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I second this opinion
I have a Singer 301 I paid $85 for and a sweet white FW I got for $275. I am visiting my parents and brought the FW as my carry on. Almost finished a Christmas Bento box working on blocks after dinner.
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This is a good idea...interchanging the feet and bobbins would be very helpfulIf you are like me, you have several feet for your 6600. Make a list of features you have to have. I would then go to a Janome dealer and ask what used machines they have, in your price range, that you can use your feet on. the same bobbin also helps. Usually, dealers will provide a limited warranty on used machines.
I have a Janome 3160. It costs more in the $500-600 range, but that was new. Maybe you could find a used one. Only 12 lbs and does everything I need. It is good to stay with the same brand if you like what you have. I had a 6500 and was in the same situation...not wanting to carry that heavy machine to workshops and sew days with friends. You could also look for a Jamome Jem. A great little machine for travel.
JT
I have a Janome Jem and it weighs in at about 8 lbs. It uses the same feet as my 'at home' Janome, and has the same (to me) most important features: variable speed, up/down needle position, extension table. It is a sweet little machine and I am planning on taking it with me to Saskatchewan in April for my Sisters' retreat.
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What's the name of the local shop? I may live near there.
Holly
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